Transport Canada (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) Protecting vulnerable road users is a priority for the Government of Canada, and silence can sometimes pose a safety risk when it comes to hybrid and electrical vehicles. That is why we are taking steps to…
OTTAWA , ON, March 26, 2021 /CNW/ – Road safety programs protect Canadians by finding ways to improve the safety for all road users, while also reducing the risk of collisions. That’s why Transport Canada is funding new, national tools that address ongoing…
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Global News (SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN) You may need to ease up on your gas pedal on Saskatoon residential streets, as the city is reviewing speed limits. The city has been conducting neighbourhood traffic reviews (NTRs) since 2013 and will present findings…
No doubt you have realized that this newsletter doesn’t follow the recent pattern of issues of The Safety Network Journal. In fact, long-time members may be experiencing a feeling of déjà vu. This results from the layout of our retro-cover…
The Star (OAKVILLE, ONTARIO) Ontario isn’t tough enough on first-time impaired drivers, lagging behind many other provinces, some experts say. The criminal laws against impaired driving, from driving under the influence to impaired driving causing injury or death, and the…
CTV News (TORONTO, ONTARIO) Impaired driving charges have dropped across the Greater Toronto Area since the pandemic began beyond what would be in line with the reduced traffic on the roads, according to figures reviewed by CTV News Toronto. It’s…
Caledon Enterprise (CALEDON, ONTARIO) Although Peel’s Vision Zero Road Safety Strategic Plan is making inroads in reducing and ultimately eliminating fatal and injury motor vehicle collisions in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, one important area is getting a failing grade —…
SGI (REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN) Road safety projects in 66 communities across Saskatchewan have been approved for grants totaling $750,000 from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. A total of 70 road safety improvement projects were approved, with grants ranging from $547 to…
October 30, 2020, Ottawa Citizen (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) Traffic deaths across Canada plummeted by 34 per cent as the country went into lockdown at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, newly released international data reveals. Traffic-related injuries also decreased. The decrease…
e-Toolkit – Winter_Final EN From the Ministry of Transportation’s Public Outreach and Education Office E-Toolkit: Be winter ready. The Public Outreach and Education Office has developed the attached electronic toolkit containing data, key messaging, and links to social media and…
September 28, 2020, TIRF (OTTAWA, ONTARIO) The Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) released a new report, Distracted Driving & Workplace Safety Policies: A Business Case for Employers, from its Canadian Coalition on Distracted Driving. It was developed in consultation with…
September 22, 2020, Global News (WINNIPEG, MANITOBA) The city is working on a plan that will drive decisions around road safety over the next few years and is now looking for feedback from Winnipeggers to help create the roadmap. Continue…
September 20, 2020, Y108.ca (HAMILTON, ONTARIO) A group of street racers from the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) took over a parking lot in Ancaster for what police are calling a “mega meet,” with hundreds of people in attendance on Saturday…
Did you Know? That CARSP is a member of the Global Alliance of NGOs for Road Safety! Here is their latest newsletter GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF NGOs FOR ROAD SAFETY Newsletter | 27 March 2020 Dear Friends, COVID-19 has quickly…
Novae Res Urbis Toronto, March 6, 2020, Vol. 24, No. 10 City of Toronto Ward 11 (University-Rosedale) Councillor Mike Layton is calling on city staff to investigate how prohibiting right-turns-on-red (RTOR) might help Toronto meet its Vision Zero goal of…
This White Paper reviews road safety frameworks in Canada, the evolution of Vision Zero internationally and provides resources for practical implementation of Vision Zero in Canada. The paper includes two tools, “Indicators of a Vision Zero Community” and the three-part…
Nominations Sought for CARSP Board Directors The Canadian Association of Road Safety Professionals (CARSP) is seeking directors for its Board. It is important to seek new directors to the Board on a regular basis to ensure fresh ideas are being…
Edmonton Journal (EDMONTON, ONTARIO) Edmonton police have seen a slight increase in drug-impaired driving since cannabis was legalized but its overall impact has been lower than expected, says a report going to the community and public services committee. The report…